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How to get fromAtlanta to Messinaby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 45m
    €402–824

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ATL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 10m
    €287–1,108

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane ATL - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    20h 55m

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATL - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 47m
    €400–734

  5. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ATL - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 41m

  6. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane ATL - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 19m
    €331–1,139

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€218Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Messina. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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